Chelsea eased to a commanding 4-1 win against Panathinaikos on an emotional night in Athens as Joao Felix scored twice to maintain their perfect start in the Conference League.
It was a poignant occasion for the Greek side who mourned the death of defender George Baldock, a tragedy made to feel all the more immediate by the fact the 31-year-old was in the starting XI the last time the team played at home on October 6, three days before his passing.
Prior to kick-off, a live band gave a rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Star Man’ before the stadium observed a moment’s silence in his memory. Paying their own tribute, the visitors posed with a Chelsea shirt bearing Baldock’s name and number 32.
A convincing victory in Athens!
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